FIFA asked to launch racism probe after Croatia game

The Football Association have submitted a report to FIFA and asked them to investigate allegations of racial abuse aimed at Emile Heskey during England's victory over Croatia.

The Football Association have submitted a report to FIFA and asked them to investigate allegations of racial abuse aimed at Emile Heskey during England's victory over Croatia.

Home fans at the Maksimir Stadium in Zagreb were reportedly heard making monkey chants towards the Wigan striker after he was booked, which he described afterwards as being made by "ignorant people".

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